Add 8/75 and 7/48
8/75 + 7/48 is 101/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1200 + 175/1200 = 128 + 175/1200 = 303/1200 - 303/1200 simplified gives 101/400
- So, 8/75 + 7/48 = 101/400
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